How ‘very scared’ Kourtney Kardashian is doing after fetal surgery
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian was shaken after being rushed to a hospital for urgent fetal surgery, but she is feeling better with Travis Barker by her side.
“[Kardashian] was very scared after finding out that her baby needed a surgery,” a source told People Thursday. “She didn’t want to talk about what was going on.”
However, the Lemme founder, 44, is reportedly “doing OK now” thanks to Barker, 47, being there for support while she recuperates.
“She is still resting at home with Travis,” the insider added.
Last week, Blink-182 had to postpone their European tour launch after their drummer suddenly rushed back to Los Angeles for a family emergency.
“Due to an urgent family matter, Travis had to return home to the States,” the band tweeted. “The Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows are being postponed. More information in regards to his return to Europe and rescheduled dates will be provided as soon as available.”
It wasn’t immediately known why Barker flew home, but he set off alarm bells when he posted pictures from a prayer room as he flew from Scotland to the US.
The next day, Kardashian was seen leaving an LA hospital still visibly pregnant with the musician by her side, and a source told People that she was “feeling better” and “happy to have Travis back home, too.”
The “Kardashians” star broke her silence on the medical emergency Wednesday, sharing that she had to undergo “urgent fetal surgery” after experiencing a complication with her pregnancy.
“As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I wasn’t prepared for the fear of rushing into urgent fetal surgery,” she wrote on Instagram.
“I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can begin to understand that feeling of fear. I have a whole new understanding and respect for the mamas who have had to fight for their babies while pregnant.”
Kardashian shared that the procedure was a success and her baby’s life was saved.
“Walking out of the hospital with my baby boy in my tummy and safe was the truest blessing. 🙏🏼,” she wrote.
The reality star also thanked the medical workers and her family for being there throughout the emergency.
“I will be forever grateful to my incredible doctors for saving our baby’s life,” she wrote. “I am eternally grateful to my husband who rushed to my side from tour to be with me in the hospital and take care of me afterwards, my rock. And to my mom, thank you for holding my hand through this.”
Barker also expressed his gratitude and gave a tour update for his fans.
“God is great. I flew home for a life-threatening emergency surgery for our baby that I’m so grateful went well,” he tweeted Wednesday. “I want to say thank you for all the support. Tour resumes Friday.”
Kardashian and Barker, who tied the knot in May 2022, announced in June that they were expecting their first child together after documenting their fertility journey in front of Hulu cameras.
The couple then revealed they were expecting a baby boy with a gender reveal party later that month.
Kardashian already shares sons Mason, 13, and Reign, 8, and daughter Penelope, 11, with ex-partner Scott Disick.
Barker, for his part, shares son Landon, 19, and daughter Alabama, 17, with ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He is also a stepfather to Moakler’s daughter Atiana, 24, whom she welcomed with ex Oscar De La Hoya.
